Maryland Department of Health seeks public input for rural health funding

BALTIMORE, MD— The Maryland Department of Health is asking for public input to help shape its proposal for a new federal program that could bring billions in funding to improve rural health care. The federal Rural Health Transformation Program, administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has allocated a total of $50 billion over five years. Maryland’s […]

Maryland ranks fourth in nation for youth mental health care, report

BALTIMORE, MD—A new national report from the teletherapy staffing agency VocoVision ranks Maryland as the fourth-best state in the country for youth mental health support for the 2025-26 school year. While the report indicates that less than half of U.S. children in crisis receive the care they need, Maryland stands out for its proactive approach, outpacing national averages in several […]

Governor Moore recognizes outstanding law enforcement, public safety partnership at Maryland Chiefs of Police Association and Maryland Sheriffs’ Association Annual Public Safety Conference

OCEAN CITY, MD—Gov. Wes Moore attended the Maryland Chiefs of Police Association and Maryland Sheriffs’ Association’s annual public safety conference on Monday to honor law enforcement officers from across the state, praising them for their service and partnership in achieving a historic drop in crime. Speaking to more than 350 leaders in law enforcement, Moore said that Maryland has seen […]

STUDY: BWI Airport logs more than 2,000 wildlife strikes, among top ten most incident-prone airports

BALTIMORE, MD—A new study from a Utah-based personal injury law firm, Good Guys Injury Law, ranks Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) as the ninth most “incident-prone” airport in the nation. The study, which analyzed flight safety data from major U.S. airports, gave BWI a “Flight Safety Risk Rating” of 62 out of 100, which is below the average […]

SEPT. 9 POLICE BLOTTER: Burglary, 2 robberies, and 2 assaults reported in northeast Baltimore County

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is investigating a series of recent incidents across the northeastern portion of county, including two assaults in Essex, two robberies in Parkville and Middle River, and a burglary in Rosedale. On September 5, at approximately 6:30 p.m., police responded to a first-degree assault in the 900 block of Holgate Drive in Essex. According to […]

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore launches 2026 re-election campaign, touts economic and public safety gains

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Gov. Wes Moore formally announced his bid for re-election in 2026 on Tuesday, emphasizing his administration’s achievements in reducing crime, boosting the economy, and navigating crises like the 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The announcement, made in a campaign video, comes amid speculation about the rising Democratic star’s potential 2028 presidential ambitions, which he has repeatedly downplayed. […]